Engineer III

WM; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Company match on 401K

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced engineer to lead environmental and solid waste engineering and construction projects at disposal facilities. You will mentor junior staff and coordinate with senior management to advance WM’s leadership in waste services.

The role requires managing permits, budgets, and construction plans, evaluating sites for expansion, and collaborating with regulators and internal teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions across client projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage engineering and construction at solid waste facilities.
• Coordinate with regulators and present WM at permit meetings and site inspections.
• Oversee landfill construction budgets, bid documents, contracts and schedules.
• Track capital budgets and report to local management and corporate.
• Develop capacity projections and fill sequencing plans for cells.
• Mentor WM technical staff and collaborate with finance, legal, and safety teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

I. Job Summary

This position requires an engineer with significant experience in the environmental and solid waste industry. The ideal candidate will possess superior problem solving and management skills that will be applied to a diverse portfolio of technical projects. You will be directly responsible for engineering and construction at solid waste disposal facilities, will communicate with senior management, and direct and mentor junior staff. You will be continually challenged to use your knowledge and skills to advance WM's status as the leader, and innovator, in providing comprehensive waste management services to a variety of clients.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages, directs, and manages professional consulting firms that perform a variety of work tasks at solid waste facilities, such as preparing permit applications and construction plans, conducting site monitoring, preparing regulatory submittals, etc. Will be responsible for final work product.

• Maintains a strong working relationship with regulators and serve as a direct line of communication on technical and permitting matters between regulatory agencies and operating sites. This will include representing WM in permit meetings, hearings, and site inspections. Act as a professional representative for WM as a community liaison, at technical conferences and other forums

• Manages landfill construction projects from overseeing the preparation of construction plans to final approval. Tasks will include managing consultants, contractors and budgets, preparation of bid documents, bid letting, contract administration, coordinating contractors, construction quality assurance firms, and materials order and delivery.

• Actively manages and tracks capital budgets for engineering and construction projects and report to local management and corporate using Company procedures.

• Coordinates landfill capacity tracking to help manage this key asset. This will include developing airspace calculations and completing capacity projections; as well as working with landfill managers to develop efficient fill sequencing plans and schedules for cell construction and closure timing

• Provides continuous evaluation of sites for adherence to construction and permit documents and for site expansion potential through regular site visits. Be proactive in pursuing and obtaining required or beneficial permits and/or permit modifications.

• Collaborates with other professionals and subject matter experts within WM to provide innovative, cost effective engineering solutions to identified or potential operational, environmental, and compliance issues at landfills, transfer stations, hauling operations and other businesses in your area and potentially across the Company. Provide technical expertise and direction to management and other functional areas such as finance, legal and safety to present a clear path to resolution.

• Participates in review of acquisitions and coordination and evaluation of divestitures, including proforma modeling assistance and interaction with corporate and executive management during due diligence.

• Assists in training and provides mentorship and supervision of WM technical staff assigned to your team.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or similar area of study

• 5 years of related experience

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work in landfill

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $101,535 - $155,000. This range represents a good faith estimate fort his position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• and more!
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Personal Days

Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran